Deep in a dungeon lies a sinner in chains, weeping in anguish.
Dark sins enslave him; he is writhing in pain. Hope seems to vanish.
He has lived in his sins, and he knows where they lead.
Now he hates all of them, and he longs to be free.
In his heart, he is chained to sins that hold him a slave.
At times he wants to be free, but he needs to believe.
His heart longs for God, but his nature does not.
But is he not like you and me?
He clings to his sin, though it keeps hurting him;
And only Christ can set him free.
This battle must wage for each one of our souls.
And in this the love of our Saviour is told.
He chose to be wounded that we may be whole.
So then what will this prisoner choose?
Lord, I know that my prayers have not been in vain.
I’ll trust in Your Word, Your promises claim.
By faith, Lord, I know that You will set him free.
You’ll soften his heart and draw him to Thee.
You alone can enter that dungeon cell,
And save his soul from the depths of hell.
Give him the key, and show him the way.
Give him the will to trust and obey.
Shine Your light in his dungeon so dark;
Show him the healing You have to impart.
And finally lead him triumphantly on;
Let “Victory, victory” be his song.
Give him the desire to follow Your voice,
And make him invincible in the power of choice.
You have come to the door of his dungeon.
Freedom is the door, faith is the key.
I know You will set him free.
I know You will set him free.
